Hollyoaks 28–30 September: secrets and showdowns

James is still trying to piece together what happened to Ste, and he contacts a van hire company as part of his search. Imran finds a lead of his own, while Mercedes suspects Jenson knows something about the case and gets him to come clean. Leah is relieved to see Lucas back, and he notices chemistry between her and Imran.

Jenson also finds himself confronted by Gemma. She has been receiving mysterious texts and feels watched by colleagues, but he snaps when she challenges him. Lucas defends her and later gives her an ultimatum.

Gemma’s concern extends to Vicky, who plans to go away with Prince for a few weeks. She fears for Vicky’s health and encourages her not to run from her problems.

Maddox is struggling with the revelation that Cindy is his birth mum. Beth asks Dee Dee to try to reach him, but he takes his anger out on her and says Abigail advised him to keep his distance. Dee Dee visits her mum’s headstone before confronting Abigail.

At parents’ evening, Cindy and Beth argue over Maddox while Abigail raises concerns about his wellbeing. Abigail also tells Tony that Dee Dee could get a low grade if she does not take on extra tuition.

Mercedes faces Warren’s anger after allowing Sienna to spend time with Sebastian. She understands why Sienna wants to see her children, but Warren is furious with the decision. He later comforts his daughter when she says she misses her mum, while remaining eager to move ahead with his money-making plans.

Sienna’s visit brings another surprise when a remote slips beneath a sofa cushion. She reaches in and is disturbed by what she finds.

Elsewhere, Kathleen-Angel recoils when Ant talks about having children together in the future. Her reaction leaves him afraid that she may not see a future with him.

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